The co-hosts of 'The View' engaged in a heated debate on Monday, questioning whether Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is truly "flawless."
"The View" co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines engaged in a passionate discussion on Monday, examining the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
Hostin asserted that Harris was running a "flawless campaign," citing her recent media appearances and enthusiastic crowds. However, Haines expressed concerns, arguing that Harris had missed opportunities to differentiate herself from President Biden and lacked a clear vision for change.
'The View' Co-Hosts Clash Over Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign Flaws
"She went on a media blitz and it was mostly friendly interviews. There were some questions, but she didn't seem prepared," Haines said.
Haines pointed to Harris's response to Hostin's question during their interview, in which Harris stated that she could not think of anything she would have done differently than Biden in the past three years. Haines argued that this answer reinforced the perception that Harris was too closely aligned with Biden's policies.
'The View' Co-Hosts Clash Over Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign Flaws
"These are the questions you're going to get, and so what I'm confused about is either she wasn't prepared, which I don't think so. I think she over-prepares, or she doesn't have a difference to sell," Haines said.
Hostin defended Harris, claiming that she had clarified the difference in an answer to a subsequent question. However, Haines argued that the answer was not "flawless."
'The View' Co-Hosts Clash Over Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign Flaws
"There were missed opportunities… They know why she's not Donald Trump, but they don't know why she's not President Biden, and I think she needs to be both of those things in an election of change," Haines added.
Haines further emphasized the importance of Harris appealing to voters who are dissatisfied with the Biden administration.
"People friendly to the administration are going to be voting for Kamala Harris, and that's the problem is, when you see that people are saying they need change or they're not happy, whether it resonates why they're not happy or not, you need to appeal to a certain amount of change. People aren't happy," Haines said.
Hostin acknowledged that Harris could have handled the question differently and conceded that Biden supporters were likely already voting for Harris.
"The question that Sunny asked her last week, she could have answered differently," Hostin said.
Hostin also suggested that the media was partly responsible for Harris's low poll numbers.
"First it was Kamala's not doing enough press. Then she goes on this huge press tour. She was here with us. I thought she was fantastic. She was energetic. The crowd went wild. It was electric," Hostin said.
"What I would like the press to talk a little bit more about is Trump is in hiding. He didn't do the '60 Minutes' interview. He does not want to do another debate. He's in mental decline," Hostin added.
The discussion on "The View" highlighted the challenges Harris faces in her presidential campaign as she seeks to distinguish herself from Biden while also appealing to voters who may be unhappy with the current administration.
